What is a PMS color?
A PMS color is a Pantone Match. The pantone color system was developed as a matching system for graphic designers that is comprised of hundreds of colors from across the spectrum. Pantones are labeled with a single numeric or alphanumeric code and are the common link between paper, web, paint and other types of design. While PMS are a great reference to use they DO NOT always match up perfectly especially when moving from one material to the next. Furthermore some PMS colors simply will not display on a computer screen (ex. fluorescent colors). For these reasons it is important that PMS colors are not relied upon solely for pure color matching. When using PMS colors it is important to match to UNCOATED PMS colors.
